Famine Foods Plants that are not normally considered as crops are consumed in times of famine

Ostomeles anthyllidifolia

Uses

Hawaii: berries eaten.

Additional Information

Name Authority:: (Sm.) Lindl.
Misc:: Grows in dry areas from sea level to 4000 feet. Reported sweet.

Plant Classification Group:

Rosaceae

Plant Locations:

North America
- United States
  - Hawaii

Plant References:

HANDY
NEAL
STURTEVANT

Location Map

This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture. The content on this site is provided and maintained by Mr. Freedman.